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Lemon Linguine: A Bright & Flavorful Pasta Recipe

 
INGREDIENTS

8 ounces uncooked linguine noodles 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons reduced-fat margarine 2 tablespoons minced chives 1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 3 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION:

  1. Cook linguine according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain well. Place in medium bowl; sprinkle lemon juice over noodles.
  2. Meanwhile, melt margarine in small saucepan over medium heat. Add chives; cook until chives are soft. Combine milk and cornstarch in small bowl; stir into saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir in dill, parsley, lemon peel and pepper.
  3. Pour milk mixture over noodles. Sprinkle with cheese; toss to coat evenly. Garnish with lemon slices and dill sprigs, if desired. Serve immediately.
This recipe appears in: Italian NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/2 cup Sodium 110 mg Protein 8 g Fiber 2 g Carbohydrate 27 g Cholesterol 7 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 3 g Calories from Fat 18 % Calories 173 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 1/2 Starch 1-1/2 Fat 1/2